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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,175

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,452

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $19,040
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $17,838
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Cargo net 100 100 40
Remote start 450 450 350
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   160
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Cargo net 80 80 32
Remote start 350 350 280
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 1,475 1,020 3,385
Options (change) 1,170 800 2,864
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $28,570 $31,415 $23,175
Total Invoice $27,215 $30,012 $21,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,772
Model Year201820182010
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,570$31,415$23,175
Adjustments for Features-4,190-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,380$27,750$23,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0
Total Invoice$27,215$30,012$21,452
Adjustments for Features-3,991-3,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,224$26,511$21,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,287$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182010
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,440$4,915$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,991-3,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182010
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in180.7 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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